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Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that although his government reached good points, Israel changed its mind "at the last minute."

APRIL 1, 2026|ByARIELLA ROITMAN

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures outside 10 Downing Street, after meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London, Britain March 31, 2026.

A rabbi lights the menorah during a tribute for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

Bondi Beach vigil, Army Radio closure - December 21, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

DECEMBER 21, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Footage from the supposed underground base used by pro-Iran militias, December 20, 2025

Secret Iranian underground base supposedly revealed in new footage from Syria

For years, the base was the subject of interest because it had an entrance to a large underground tunnel and was likely being used by the IRGC to transfer weapons via Syria to Hezbollah.

DECEMBER 21, 2025|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

(Illustrative) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold up weapons as they rally to show support to Palestinians and Lebanon's Hezbollah in Sanaa, Yemen November 8, 2024.

Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.

JULY 18, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US pushes Saudi-Iraqi alliance to stem Iranian expansion

The Iraq-Saudi alliance is meant to anchor what may be a broader involvement of Saudi Arabia, not only in Iraq but also in eastern Syria.

OCTOBER 31, 2017BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R) presents US President Donald Trump with the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud Medal at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Iran: Close to New Conflict? Conversation with Ali Vaez, International Crisis Group

AUGUST 2, 2017ByVANESSA TOMASSINI

America’s missed opportunity in Syria

Israel has long warned about the strong footprint left by the Iranians in Syria and neighboring Iraq.

JULY 25, 2017ByJOSHUA S. BLOCK

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017.

Israeli Defense Minister to Syria: 'Don't test us'

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman had stern words for Syria after spillover from the Syrian Civil war landed in Israeli territory for the fifth time in one week.

JULY 2, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM

IDF tanks are seen along the Golan Heights border with Syria

Iranian military official claims United States is supporting ISIS

An Iranian military official claims to have evidence.

JUNE 23, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF

Iranian students re-enact a scene from the arrest of American sailors by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, during a ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran February 11, 2016.

Iran loses thousands, 10 generals in Syria-Iraq wars

A report released by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center assesses that Iran has lost thousands of fighters and more than 10 generals while engaging in the Syria-Iraq wars.

MARCH 19, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB